Bengal Business Accelerator Program Cohort 3.0
By IIM Calcutta Innovation Park
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Quick Answer
A structured acceleration program for innovative MSMEs and startups in West Bengal, offering training, mentorship, and investor exposure, run by IIM Calcutta Innovation Park in partnership with the…
- Funding amount
- Varies
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- IIM Calcutta Innovation Park
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Eligible stage
- Revenue
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 31 January 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by IIM Calcutta Innovation Park. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
The Bengal Business Accelerator Program is a structured business acceleration initiative launched by the Government of West Bengal in partnership with IIM Calcutta Innovation Park (IIMCIP), and supported by the World Bank-aided RAMP Scheme.
The program is designed to support innovative MSMEs and startups from West Bengal that face challenges in scaling, refining business models, and accessing funding. It aims to nurture investible ventures by providing structured training, expert mentorship, and direct exposure to investors.
By enabling startups to strengthen their business fundamentals and funding readiness, the program contributes to innovation-led economic growth, employment generation, and the development of a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem in West Bengal, with opportunities to scale both locally and globally.
Eligibility
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Full eligibility criteria — entity type, stage, sector, founder profile and registration requirements — plus your fit for this program. Sign up to view.
Grant providers
IIM Calcutta Innovation Park (IIMCIP) is a Section 8, not-for-profit company set up in 2014 under the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta. It is recognised as a Technology Business Incubator by the Department of Science and Technology, and it is based on the IIM Calcutta…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Participating ventures receive grant funding through the program, along with a structured acceleration package: formal training to strengthen business fundamentals, expert mentorship from IIM Calcutta Innovation Park's network, and direct exposure to investors to improve funding readiness. The program is designed to help innovative MSMEs and startups refine their business models, scale locally and globally, and become investor-ready.
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Draft your application
Answer the form inside the grant tracker — AI drafts each response using your past answers, so you're not starting from a blank page.
- 2
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 3
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
